[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 69 (Friday, April 19, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E374]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  FOURTH AMENDMENT IS NOT FOR SALE ACT

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                               speech of

                          HON. JOAQUIN CASTRO

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 17, 2024

  Mr. CASTRO of Texas. Mr. Chair, I rise concerning my vote on H.R. 
4639.
  This bill raises important issues that must be addressed by Congress. 
Law enforcement agencies should not be able to circumvent due process 
by buying information about the targets of their operations from third-
party data brokers. The American people need a solution that covers 
federal, state, and local governments to ensure that their rights are 
fully protected.
  During legislative negotiations on H.R. 4639, members raised concerns 
about conflicting possible interpretations of this bill that were not 
addressed before it came to the floor. As currently drafted, it is not 
clear whether H.R. 4639 appropriately covers federal, state, and local 
governments or whether the scope is limited to only cover the federal 
government. I also have concerns about restrictions that H.R. 4639 
would impose on the Intelligence Community's ability to protect our 
national security by collecting data on foreign individuals operating 
abroad.
  Given the ambiguity over the scope of H.R. 4639 and the challenges 
this bill would create for our ability to monitor foreign threats to 
the United States, I will vote PRESENT. I am hopeful these issues will 
be addressed by the Senate as they consider this legislation.

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